airtel api guide-Comprehensive Financial API

Example

curl -X POST https://openapiuat.airtel.africa/auth/oauth2/token -H 'Content-Type: application/json' -H 'Accept: */*' --data '{"client_id": "your-client-id", "client_secret": "your-client-secret", "grant_type": "client_credentials"}'

Scenario

Developers use this function to obtain an access token necessary for making API requests. The token ensures that the requests are authorized and secure.

Example

curl -X POST https://openapiuat.airtel.africa/merchant/v1/payments/ -H 'Content-Type: application/json' -H 'Accept: */*' -H 'Authorization: Bearer your-access-token' --data '{"reference": "your-reference", "subscriber": {"country": "UG", "currency": "UGX", "msisdn": "999999999"}, "transaction": {"amount": 1000, "country": "UG", "currency": "UGX", "id": "your-transaction-id"}}'

Scenario

This function is used to initiate a payment request from a consumer. It facilitates a secure transaction process, asking consumers to authorize payment before completion.

Example

curl -X GET https://openapiuat.airtel.africa/standard/v1/payments/{transaction_id} -H 'Accept: */*' -H 'Authorization: Bearer your-access-token'

Scenario

Allows businesses to query the status of a transaction. This is crucial for verifying transactions and ensuring all payments are accounted for accurately in real-time.